Khonj County

Khonj County (Persian: شهرستان خنج) is a county in Fars Province in Iran. The capital of the county is Khonj.[1] At the 2006 census, the county's population was 37,978, in 7,025 families.[2] The county is subdivided into two districts: the Central District and Mahmeleh District. The county has one city: Khonj.

Khonj County
شهرستان خنج
County
Location in Fars Province
Location in Fars Province
Location of Fars Province in Iran
Location of Fars Province in Iran
Country Iran
ProvinceFars
CapitalKhonj
Bakhsh (Districts)Central District, Mahmeleh District
Population
 (2006)
 • Total37,978
Time zoneUTC+3:30 (IRST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+4:30 (IRDT)

Khonj was traditionally part of the region of Irahistan. Khonj's inhabitants are Achomi people.

References
  1. Gitashenasi Province Atlas of Iranاطلس گیتاشناسی استان‌های ایران Archived 2007-05-22 at the Wayback Machine
  2. "Population - Iran Data Portal". Islamic Republic of Iran.


27°53′N 53°26′E

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